Maintenance Planner

Job Description

SPONORSHIP: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Defiance, Ohio on a full-time basis.

The Role:  As a Leader in Maintenance, you will be responsible for the supervision of salaried employees responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedure. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS; focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). Use of independent judgement. Responsible for training others.

What You’ll Do:  In this role, you will oversee a small group of salaried Maintenance Group Leaders. You will lead the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems. You will conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicate evaluation of results. You will be responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions. Additionally, you will recommend solutions to problems, and meet schedule and quality requirements.

• Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements

•  Implement divisional and corporate policies

•  Implement safety and good housekeeping practices

•  Frequent contact and collaboration with others outside of the work group

•  Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment

•  Participates in the selection of new employees

•  Train, develop and evaluates employees

•  Establish a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project

•  Lead technical guidance for complex and unusual plant operations or projects

•  Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts within assigned area

•  Obtain a deep knowledge and ability to implement GMS principles

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​:

• At least three years previous Manufacturing experience

• Maintenance Leadership experience

• Strong technical background consisting of technical troubleshooting

• Three shift operation-must be willing to work any shift; shifts are rotating.

• Must be open to overtime work.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):​ 

• Bachelor degree preferred

• Five or more years of Manufacturing experience

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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